The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. JUMP TO: Rio welcomes Rooney | Juve kit | Bristol City warning Eyebrows were raised when Andre-Pierre Gignac swapped France for Mexico four years ago, but the
Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa looks set for a return to Club America, where he made over 200 appearances between 2004 and 2011. Liga MX giant Club America is expected to reach a deal to bring Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa back to Las Aguilas after seven seasons in Europe, sources have told ESPN FC.
2:01 AM BST Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has got the same X-factor as Israel Folau and will pose a similar threat in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth, according to All Blacks veteran Ben Smith. Folau’s messy exit from the Wallabies left Australia with a massive hole to fill at fullback. Tom Banks was
9:49 PM ET Atlanta United are heading to the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after beating Orlando City 2-0 at Exploria Stadium on Tuesday night. The visitors took a 1-0 lead before half-time when Eric Remedi redirected a Julian Gressel cross past Adam Grinwis after a period of sustained Atlanta pressure on
As Nicolas Pepe inches closer to joining Arsenal, ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson goes to his highlight reel to show what he’ll bring to the Gunners. Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has signed for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux. Sources told ESPN that the France centre-back arrived in Bordeaux on Monday — the same day that an agreement was
Julien Laurens explains why Manchester United’s pursuit of Paulo Dybala stalled and what it means for Romelu Lukaku’s future. Shaka Hislop examines Manchester United’s attack without Romelu Lukaku and explains why he thinks their attack is way too thin. With a move to Serie A looking imminent, Paolo Bandini and the ESPN FC panel wonder
11:55 PM ET Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz underwent surgery Monday to repair a broken bone in his hand, according to multiple reports. The speedy Schwartz, who reportedly injured the hand during Sunday’s practice, is projected to be a key contributor this year for the Auburn offense. Schwartz tweeted his thanks to those who wished
Ahead of the start of the Premier League season, Shaka Hislop ranks the top five attacking trios in the league. When the Premier League returns this weekend, fans, players and managers alike will have to contend with important tweaks to rules and regulations. We highlight a few things to look out for. VAR We’ve known
11:12 PM ET Associated Press BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees hit five more home runs at Camden Yards, including two by Mike Tauchman, to set a major league record and win their 13th straight game in Baltimore, 9-6 over the Orioles on Monday night. New York’s power surge and sixth straight win overshadowed a
Relive the best moments from last night’s MLS Skills Challenge in Orlando. Wayne Rooney chats with ESPN about the upcoming Premier League season, Manchester United’s lack of transfers this summer and Paul Pogba’s future. Wayne Rooney netted his 11th goal of the season and added an assist as D.C. United put four goals past struggling